Delaware County Property Taxes
Delaware County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
221.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$575/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$419,500
State avg ▲ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$7,152
$596/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$6,242
$520/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#83
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware taxes modestly above national median
At 1.644%, Delaware's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.54%, positioning the county in the upper-middle range nationally. The median property tax of $6,896 nearly triple the national median of $2,690, driven by Delaware's notably higher home values of $419,500.
Delaware ranks high among Ohio counties
Delaware's 1.644% effective rate substantially exceeds Ohio's state average of 1.148%, ranking among Ohio's higher-tax jurisdictions. At $6,896 in median property taxes, Delaware homeowners pay more than three times the state average of $2,145, reflecting the county's prosperous real estate market.
Delaware taxes premium properties
Unlike more modest neighboring counties, Delaware's median home value of $419,500 dramatically exceeds Crawford ($123,600) and Defiance ($150,900). This premium market commands higher absolute tax bills, though Delaware's 1.644% rate is comparable to regional peers.
What a Delaware homeowner pays
On the median Delaware home valued at $419,500, homeowners pay approximately $6,896 per year in property taxes—roughly $575 monthly. For mortgaged properties with escrow arrangements, the annual cost rises to $7,152, reflecting the substantial value and corresponding tax obligations.
High-value homes benefit most from appeals
In a high-wealth county like Delaware, even a small percentage overassessment translates to thousands in annual tax overpayment. A successful property tax abatement appeal could recover significant savings—making professional review worthwhile for premium properties.
How Delaware County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Delaware County
1.64%
Effective rate
Ohio Avg
1.18%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.